South Bay Guitar Society upcoming events

SBGS In-Person Open Mic (26 Apr 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Host: Ken Emerick

Everyone is Welcome: Performers at any level from beginners to professionals are warmly encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play. No charge to play or attend. Please bring your own footstool and music stand if needed! Or, just sit in the audience and enjoy.

Acoustic Only: Finger-picking nylon-string styles. Guitar soloists and ensembles that include other instruments with guitar are welcome.

Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

Playing order: To play, sign in when you arrive. Performance order is first-come first-served, though players under age 18 may go first.

Contact: 408-915-SBGS

Edith Pageaud, Guitar Virtuoso in Concert (2 May 2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

DIRECTIONS: Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Art

Please note the start time of 7:00 p.m. for this concert.

Guitar Virtuoso Edith Pageaud in concert

with a Prelude performance by Alan Chen

Edith Pageaud is the first-prize winner in the Drôme de Guitares competition, the Roland Dyens International Competition, the Florence International Guitar Competition, and the Rust International Competition “Alirio Diaz” in Austria.

She attended the City Conservatory of Paris under Gérard Abiton and earned her Diplôme d'Etudes Musicales in classical guitar at age 14. She also studied with Gérard Verba and also studied philosophy before returning to music full-time.

Pageaud today teaches classical guitar in France. In addition to her performing career, she arranges piano repertoire by Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Brahms, among others.

Prelude performer Alan Chen

Alan Chen, age 19, attended the summer guitar workshop at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2024 and 2023, studying with renowned teachers including Sergio Assad and Meng Su. Alan is a longtime ensemble performer and has been coached by Rob Watson, Patrick O’Connell, and most recently Angelica Artelt, with whom he also studies privately. He began the guitar at age seven, under the instruction of Matthew Fish. Outside of guitar, Alan enjoys playing racket sports and trying new restaurants with friends.

Villa-Lobos: Prelude No. 5

M.M. Ponce: Andante espressivo from Sonata Romántica

Masterclass with Guitar Virtuoso Edith Pageaud (3 May 2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Masterclass with Guitar Virtuoso Edith Pageaud

Please note the start time of 12:30 p.m. Location: 101 Branham Ln E, San Jose

The general public is welcome to audit the class free.

Directions

The South Bay Guitar Society is pleased to present a masterclass with guitar virtuoso Edith Pageaud. Four players will perform individually and receive feedback from Pageaud in this educational event.

Registration required for the four performer slots. Performers under aged 18 must have a parent or guardian accompanying them at all times during the class.

SBGS Virtual Open Mic (12 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

VIRTUAL Open Mic Zoom Link

Performer Signup

Host: Sebastian Quintero

At the 7:00 p.m. Open Mic start, use the Zoom link to join. If you'd like to perform, fill out the "Performer Signup" form beforehand. Performance order is first-come first-served, although those under 18 can go first. The class will end after everyone has played and may conclude before 9 p.m.

Everyone is welcome: Performers of all levels from beginner to professional are warmly received and encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play.

Acoustic only: Finger-picking styles only. Soloists and ensembles of guitar and other instruments such as violin, flute and ukulele are welcome.

Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

Setup recommendation for performers:

An external microphone such as a Zoom USB digital microphone is recommended for good sound quality. For example, the Zoom H1n works very well. If you don’t have one, the microphone in your computer or mobile device will be adequate.

We recommend that you install the latest version of Zoom. Go to the Zoom/Check for Updates menu item and run the update, or go to Download Zoom Update.

Finally, we recommend that you turn on Original Sound while you are performing and turn if off when not performing.

Contact: 408-915-SBGS

SBGS In-Person Open Mic (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

DIRECTIONS

Host: Ken Emerick

Location: West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd, San Jose

Acoustic Only: Finger-picking nylon-string styles. Guitar soloists and ensembles that include other instruments with guitar are welcome.

Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

Playing order: To play, sign in when you arrive. Performance order is first-come first-served, though players under age 18 may go first.

Contact: 408-915-SBGS

Open Mic at Dana Street Roasting Company (31 May 2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Open Mic: Presented by South Bay Guitar Society and Dana Street Roasting Company

With host Chandra Rajagopal

Directions

The South Bay Guitar Society and Dana Street Roasting Company in Mountain View are pleased to present an open mic for classical and fingerstyle guitarists of all levels. Bring your guitar, sip some coffee, and enjoy the music! Free to perform!

Host Chandra Rajagopal

Based in Palo Alto, Chandra Rajagopal completed his studies in electrical engineering and classical guitar performance in 2010 from the University of Southern California. His musical adventures continue through composition, session guitar work, and various bands in Los Angeles and the South Bay. Chandra is also currently focused on introducing the guitar to his youngest student (his toddler) and is eager to make musical connections across the Bay Area.

www.danastreetroasting.com

www.sbgs.org

SBGS Open Mic at Los Altos Library (9 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

DIRECTIONS

Host: To be announced

Everyone is Welcome: Performers at any level from beginners to professionals are warmly encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play. FREE to play or attend. Please bring your own footstool and music stand if needed! Or, just sit in the audience and enjoy.

Acoustic Only: Finger-picking nylon-string styles. Guitar soloists and ensembles that include other instruments with guitar are welcome.

Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

Playing order: To play, sign in when you arrive. Performance order is first-come first-served, though players under age 18 may go first.

Contact: 408-915-SBGS

SBGS Virtual Open Mic (16 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

VIRTUAL Open Mic Zoom Link

Performer Signup

Host: Sebastian Quintero

Acoustic only: Finger-picking styles only. Soloists and ensembles of guitar and other instruments such as violin, flute and ukulele are welcome.

Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

Setup recommendation for performers:

We recommend that you install the latest version of Zoom. Go to the Zoom/Check for Updates menu item and run the update, or go to Download Zoom Update.

Finally, we recommend that you turn on Original Sound while you are performing and turn if off when not performing.

Contact: 408-915-SBGS

SBGS In-Person Open Mic (28 Jun 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Host: To be announced

Acoustic Only: Finger-picking nylon-string styles. Guitar soloists and ensembles that include other instruments with guitar are welcome.

Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

Playing order: To play, sign in when you arrive. Performance order is first-come first-served, though players under age 18 may go first.

Contact: 408-915-SBGS

SBGS Virtual Open Mic (14 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

VIRTUAL Open Mic Zoom Link

Performer Signup

Host: Sebastian Quintero

Acoustic only: Finger-picking styles only. Soloists and ensembles of guitar and other instruments such as violin, flute and ukulele are welcome.

Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

Setup recommendation for performers:

We recommend that you install the latest version of Zoom. Go to the Zoom/Check for Updates menu item and run the update, or go to Download Zoom Update.

Finally, we recommend that you turn on Original Sound while you are performing and turn if off when not performing.

Contact: 408-915-SBGS

SBGS In-Person Open Mic (26 Jul 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Host: To be announced

Acoustic Only: Finger-picking nylon-string styles. Guitar soloists and ensembles that include other instruments with guitar are welcome.

Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

Playing order: To play, sign in when you arrive. Performance order is first-come first-served, though players under age 18 may go first.

Contact: 408-915-SBGS

SBGS Virtual Open Mic (11 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

VIRTUAL Open Mic Zoom Link

Performer Signup

Host: Sebastian Quintero

Acoustic only: Finger-picking styles only. Soloists and ensembles of guitar and other instruments such as violin, flute and ukulele are welcome.

Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

Setup recommendation for performers:

We recommend that you install the latest version of Zoom. Go to the Zoom/Check for Updates menu item and run the update, or go to Download Zoom Update.

Finally, we recommend that you turn on Original Sound while you are performing and turn if off when not performing.

Contact: 408-915-SBGS